We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
High voltage direct current lines are down right ugly and cause health issues for all that would live near them.
Keep NH beautiful and people healthy. Bury the lines.
Cindy Radichabout 12 years ago Harrisburg PA
I purposefully come to New Hampshire because of your beautiful scenic state in all seasons to hike, ski, and snow shoe. Please do not mar its beauty for your visitors and please protect it for your own. I urge you to bury or stop the Northern Pass.
Urbain Ben DeWinterabout 12 years ago Brookline MA
I love to hike in the mountains of NH and swim in its beautiful lakes, not to mention the silence and solitude I find in the State.
Lorena Loubskyabout 12 years ago Ma MA
I come to nh for its wilderness, and because it is preserving intact habitat for a biologically diverse system. Putting in these transmission lines would fragment and disrupt those places we most need to protect.
D Chaseabout 12 years ago Holderness NH
We don't need, we don't want it, period!
maureen eastmanabout 12 years ago crystal river FL
This is my home state and the natural beauty should be left as that! Lets not spoil this with lines all over this beautiful place!! So many people come to see the beauty from far away.
Raymond Marchakabout 12 years ago North Kingstown RI
When has an energy company told the truth?
De-regulated industry. Benefit the citizen. On the contrary, the only one to benefit is the utility companies. They always get their rate increase, no responsibilty for internal mgmt. NO!
Linda Careyabout 12 years ago West Simsbury CT
I am involved in land trust activities--nh is a beautiful resource that must be preserved for future generations.
Raymond Carrabout 12 years ago Lawrenceville NJ
Because I value wilderness that is untouched by the modern marvels of man and there is not much of this left on the East Coast. This will impact tourism to a great place like NH.
Brad Sykesabout 12 years ago Pittsburg NH
The wildlife, vast untouched landscape, and freedom is what sets NH apart from other states. Nobody wants NH to turn into MA.
If we allow this project to continue we're treatening the beauty, integrity, & resources of NH, especially the North Country.
Pat Hopkinsabout 12 years ago Claremont NH
Please keep our home beautiful!!
vincent Brancatoabout 12 years ago New York NY
Nature's grandure and public safety going together is the solution for beautiful New Hampshire. Buried lines are better planned and safer - if the cost is too great to bury the line then maybe local renewable energy is prompted.
Frank Pinterabout 12 years ago Littleton MA
We own a home in Franconia, NH and expect to live there permanently next year. We also hike & ski in the Whites and so know how power lines would destroy the natural beauty of the area. The lines need to be underground.
nancy dixonabout 12 years ago medfored NH
Only place on earth you can JUST see nature! OK to put the line in (I guess) but please bury them,
Tom Nowellabout 12 years ago Newbury NH
Northern Pass would definitely compromise and mar New Hampshire's beauty. Take a strong stance against this package of lies and stop Northern Pass or, at the very least, demand it be an underground transmission line.
Bryan MacLarenabout 12 years ago Londonderry NH
To protect our most important asset. Scenery.
Roger Martinabout 12 years ago Swanzey NH
We need to preserve the scenic wonders of our nothern part of NH
Lucy Wymanabout 12 years ago Lancaster NH
Conservation and visual polution: I am unwilling to sacrfice the beauty of my north country home so that people can thoughltlessly use our precious resources. Keep givin' em slack and they'll keep taking up!
Matt Bachandabout 12 years ago Boston MA
I am opposed to the stringing of new lines that are last century's technology, that are vulnerable to weather, and that have a negative impact on New Hampshire's best asset--its vistas.
Karen Buckabout 12 years ago Malden NH
New Hampshire thrives on tourism. Do you want everyone to go to VERMONT? We will! We have led youth into NH wilderness for over 25 years. The appreciation is immeasurable. And, MOST importantly...this is home to many species and life forms.
Steve Bamfordabout 12 years ago North Port FL
To preserve the environment and beauty of NH's north country.
Lynn Holmesabout 12 years ago Durham NH
We want our grandchildren to enjoy the same, unspoiled beauty that we do now in our hiking and kayaking in NH.
Daniel Edwardsabout 12 years ago Braintree MA
NH is a beautiful area and we hike (and vacation here) regularly. Power lines would ruin this.
Robin Blackburnabout 12 years ago West orange NJ
My family moved to NH 40 years ago. We have 9 grand kids who will enjoy the nature and beauty of NH.
burying the wires seems to be the lessor of 2 evils. Or perhaps it's time to bury the license plate slogan.
Doug Slusarkabout 12 years ago Flemington NJ
Governor, the White Mountains are a national treasure, with beauty that is unsurpassed. Please don't allow these stunning vistas to be marred by transmission lines! The White Mountains deserve better.
Dear Governor Hassan,
We applaud your efforts to date to defend New Hampshire's natural and cultural heritage from the proposed Northern Pass transmission line. Please join us in making sure that our children and grandchildren can pass this vital heritage on to their children and grandchildren. Please ask Northeast Utilities and Hydro-Québec either to bury the entire project in New Hampshire or stop it altogether.
Everywhere we look we see proposals for new high-voltage, direct current transmission lines. In Maine, Vermont, and New York, new north-south high-voltage direct-current lines are being proposed completely underground or underwater; even Hydro-Québec itself is advancing an underground transmission project to connect with New York. Everywhere we look we see new, innovative underground transmission technology proposals. Everywhere except New Hampshire.
Governor Hassan, before you host the New England Governors and the Eastern Canadian Premiers here in New Hampshire this July, please make it clear that New Hampshire welcomes each of them to our magnificent state. But please also convey the message that we will insist on smart, well-planned energy projects that advance a clean energy future and we will not welcome any overhead extension cords like Northern Pass that provide little benefit to the state, at the expense of our natural and scenic resources.
Sincerely,
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